Nov. 10: Battle Mages Interview at To The Game

Russian development studio Targem talks about its fantasy strategy game with RPG elements.

By IGN Staff

A Battle Mages interview available today at the European site To The Game addresses various aspects of the fantasy real-time strategy game including its RPG elements

As a rule, units get to the player as unpracticed recruits. To evolve really strong soldiers out of them, the player has to lead them through numerous skirmishes. By gaining experience, they can become veterans, and then elite troops. Each new status brings new abilities and skills. At the same time, the player's hero gains experience, new skills and abilities as well. Thus, each time you play the game, you can choose an alternative way to play it. You can become a Great Military Leader of Orc tribes or a Master of Fire Magic. Your choice will influence the way you perform quests and military strategies.

While the answers are not credited to anyone in particular, the article touches on other topics such as races, weapons, armor, AI, multiplayer, what will set the game apart and more. - Jonric